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2018 Purdue Football Season in Pictures

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Head coach Jeff Brohm is mobbed by the Purdue faithful after the Boilermakers upset No. 2 ranked Ohio State 49-20 Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. John Terhune/Journal & Courier,

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Head coach Jeff Brohm is mobbed by the Purdue faithful after the Boilermakers upset No. 2 ranked Ohio State 49-20 Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Purdue's Rondale Moore races to the end zone for a touchdown against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in West Lafayette, Ind. John Terhune/Journal & Courier,

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Purdue's Rondale Moore races to the end zone for a touchdown against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Boilers tight end Brycen Hopkins lunges for extra yardage in third quarter on Thursday. Purdue lost to Northwestern 31-27. Frank Oliver for the Journal & Courier

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Boilers tight end Brycen Hopkins lunges for extra yardage in third quarter on Thursday. Purdue lost to Northwestern 31-27.
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Rondale Moore of Purdue on a 76-yard touchdown run at 1:02 in the first quarter against Northwestern Thursday, August 30, 2018, in West Lafayette. Moore’s score tied the game at 14-14. Northwestern defeated Purdue 31-27. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Rondale Moore of Purdue on a 76-yard touchdown run at 1:02 in the first quarter against Northwestern Thursday, August 30, 2018, in West Lafayette. Moore’s score tied the game at 14-14. Northwestern defeated Purdue 31-27.
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Purdue coach Jeff Brohm shouts to officials after Northwestern's JR Pace intercepted a pass by Elijah Sindelar during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in West Lafayette, Ind. John Terhune/Journal & Courier,

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Purdue coach Jeff Brohm shouts to officials after Northwestern's JR Pace intercepted a pass by Elijah Sindelar during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Purdue's Brycen Hopkins runs for yardage against Eastern Michigan in West Lafayette on September 8, 2018. Purdue lost 20-19. Frank Oliver for the Journal & Courier

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Purdue's Brycen Hopkins runs for yardage against Eastern Michigan in West Lafayette on September 8, 2018. Purdue lost 20-19.
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Rondale Moore of Purdue fumbles the ball as he is hit by Ikie Calderon of Eastern Michigan in the first half Saturday, September 8, 2018, in West Lafayette. Purdue fell to Eastern Michigan 20-19. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Rondale Moore of Purdue fumbles the ball as he is hit by Ikie Calderon of Eastern Michigan in the first half Saturday, September 8, 2018, in West Lafayette. Purdue fell to Eastern Michigan 20-19.
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Purdue quarterback David Blough is brought down by the Eastern Michigan defense after a carry in the first half Saturday, September 8, 2018, in West Lafayette. Purdue fell to Eastern Michigan 20-19. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Purdue quarterback David Blough is brought down by the Eastern Michigan defense after a carry in the first half Saturday, September 8, 2018, in West Lafayette. Purdue fell to Eastern Michigan 20-19.
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Eastern Michigan kicker Chad Ryland, left, reacts after his field goal as time ran out lifted the Eagles to a 20-19 victory over Purdue Saturday, September 8, 2018, in West Lafayette. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Eastern Michigan kicker Chad Ryland, left, reacts after his field goal as time ran out lifted the Eagles to a 20-19 victory over Purdue Saturday, September 8, 2018, in West Lafayette.
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Purdue's Cornel Jones reacts to the game winning field goal by Eastern Michigan as time expired in West Lafayette on September 8, 2018. Purdue lost 20-19. Frank Oliver for the Journal & Courier

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Purdue's Cornel Jones reacts to the game winning field goal by Eastern Michigan as time expired in West Lafayette on September 8, 2018. Purdue lost 20-19.
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Rondale Moore of Purdue with a pass reception in the second half against Missouri Saturday, September 15, 2018, in West Lafayette. Purdue lost 40-37 on a Missouri field goal as time expired. Frank Oliver for the Journal & C

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Rondale Moore of Purdue with a pass reception in the second half against Missouri Saturday, September 15, 2018, in West Lafayette. Purdue lost 40-37 on a Missouri field goal as time expired.
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Kenneth Major (2) of Purdue reacts after intercepting a Missouri pass late in the fourth quarter Saturday, September 15, 2018, in West Lafayette. Purdue lost 40-37 on a Missouri field goal as time expired. Frank Oliver for the Journal & C

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Kenneth Major (2) of Purdue reacts after intercepting a Missouri pass late in the fourth quarter Saturday, September 15, 2018, in West Lafayette. Purdue lost 40-37 on a Missouri field goal as time expired.
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Purdue quarterback David Blough with a pass against Missouri in the first half Saturday, September 15, 2018, in West Lafayette. Missouri defeated Purdue 40-37 on Tucker McCann's field goal as time expired. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Purdue quarterback David Blough with a pass against Missouri in the first half Saturday, September 15, 2018, in West Lafayette. Missouri defeated Purdue 40-37 on Tucker McCann's field goal as time expired.
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A young Purdue fan watches the Boilermakers battle Missouri Saturday, September 15, 2018, in West Lafayette. Purdue lost 40-37 on a Missouri field goal as time expired. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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A young Purdue fan watches the Boilermakers battle Missouri Saturday, September 15, 2018, in West Lafayette. Purdue lost 40-37 on a Missouri field goal as time expired.
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Missouri players celebrate after Tucker McCann’s field as time expired lifted the Tigers to a 40-37 victory over Purdue Saturday, September 15, 2018, in West Lafayette. Frank Oliver for the Journal & C

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Missouri players celebrate after Tucker McCann’s field as time expired lifted the Tigers to a 40-37 victory over Purdue Saturday, September 15, 2018, in West Lafayette.
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Jacob Abrams of Purdue looks up to the scoreboard moments after the Boilermakers fell to Missouri 40-37 on Tucker McCann’s field goal as time expired Saturday, September 15, 2018, in West Lafayette. Frank Oliver for the Journal & C

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Jacob Abrams of Purdue looks up to the scoreboard moments after the Boilermakers fell to Missouri 40-37 on Tucker McCann’s field goal as time expired Saturday, September 15, 2018, in West Lafayette.
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Rondale Moore of Purdue with a stiff arm to Isaiah McDuffie of Boston College on a kick return in the first half Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Rondale Moore of Purdue with a stiff arm to Isaiah McDuffie of Boston College on a kick return in the first half Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
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Jacob Thieneman reacts after sacking Boston College quarterback Anthony Brown in the first half Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Frank Oliver for the Journal & Courier

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Jacob Thieneman reacts after sacking Boston College quarterback Anthony Brown in the first half Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm screams to get the attention of the officials after a penalty was whistled against Boston College in the first half Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm screams to get the attention of the officials after a penalty was whistled against Boston College in the first half Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
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Purdue running back D.J. Knox (1) scores a touchdown ahead of Nebraska defensive back Aaron Williams (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. Photo/Nati Harnik

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Purdue running back D.J. Knox (1) scores a touchdown ahead of Nebraska defensive back Aaron Williams (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) carries the ball against Purdue linebacker Markus Bailey (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. Purdue won 42-28. Photo/Nati Harnik

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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) carries the ball against Purdue linebacker Markus Bailey (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. Purdue won 42-28.
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Markell Jones kneels in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against Nebraska. Bruce Thorson/USA TODAY Sports

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Markell Jones kneels in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against Nebraska.
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Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm gives a thumbs-up to fans as he leaves the field following an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. Purdue won 42-28. Photo/Nati Harnik

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Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm gives a thumbs-up to fans as he leaves the field following an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. Purdue won 42-28.
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Purdue quarterback David Blough with a first-half pass against Illinois.
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Purdue quarterback David Blough with a first half pass against Illinois. John Terhune/Journal & Courier,

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Purdue quarterback David Blough with a first-half pass against Illinois.
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Purdue quarterback David Blough with a first half pass against Illinois.
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Purdue defensive end Kai Higgins brings down Mike Epstein of Illinois during the Boilermakers? 46-7 victory. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Purdue defensive end Kai Higgins brings down Mike Epstein of Illinois during the Boilermakers? 46-7 victory.
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Purdue quarterback David Blough leaves the field with The Cannon traveling trophy after the Boilermakers pounded Illinois 46-7 Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Champaign, Illinois. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Purdue quarterback David Blough leaves the field with The Cannon traveling trophy after the Boilermakers pounded Illinois 46-7 Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Champaign, Illinois.
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Parris Campbell Jr. of Ohio State is brought down by Simeon Smiley and the Purdue defense Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue upset No. 2 ranked Ohio State 49-20. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Parris Campbell Jr. of Ohio State is brought down by Simeon Smiley and the Purdue defense Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue upset No. 2 ranked Ohio State 49-20.
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D. J. Knox of Purdue breaks free for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Ohio State Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue upset the No. 2 ranked Buckeyes 49-20. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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D. J. Knox of Purdue breaks free for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Ohio State Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue upset the No. 2 ranked Buckeyes 49-20.
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OSU coach Urban Meyer reacts as Purdue upsets Ohio State in West Lafayette on Saturday October 20, 2018. Frank Oliver for the Journal & Courier

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OSU coach Urban Meyer reacts as Purdue upsets Ohio State in West Lafayette on Saturday October 20, 2018.
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The Purdue faithful show their support for Tyler Trent as the Boilermakers pull away from Ohio State in the fourth quarter Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Trent, a Purdue student, is battling a rare form of bone cancer. Purdue upset the No. 2 ranked Buckeyes 49-20. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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The Purdue faithful show their support for Tyler Trent as the Boilermakers pull away from Ohio State in the fourth quarter Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Trent, a Purdue student, is battling a rare form of bone cancer. Purdue upset the No. 2 ranked Buckeyes 49-20.
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Purdue tight end Brycen Hopkins with a pass reception in the first half against Iowa Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Purdue tight end Brycen Hopkins with a pass reception in the first half against Iowa Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Rondale Moore of Purdue with a first half pass reception against Iowa Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Rondale Moore of Purdue with a first half pass reception against Iowa Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm shouts at the officials after the Boilermakers were whistled for a penalty during a punt to Iowa late in the first half Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Iowa 38-36. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm shouts at the officials after the Boilermakers were whistled for a penalty during a punt to Iowa late in the first half Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Iowa 38-36.
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Terry Wright, left, of Purdue celebrates with teammate Cole Herdman after his touchdown reception at 2:26 in the third quarter against Iowa Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Iowa 38-36. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Terry Wright, left, of Purdue celebrates with teammate Cole Herdman after his touchdown reception at 2:26 in the third quarter against Iowa Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Iowa 38-36.
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Purdue kicker Spencer Evans, right, celebrates with Joe Schopper after his field goal put the Boilermakers up 38-36 over Iowa Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Purdue kicker Spencer Evans, right, celebrates with Joe Schopper after his field goal put the Boilermakers up 38-36 over Iowa Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm is congratulated by fans after the Boilermakers defeated Iowa 38-36 Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm is congratulated by fans after the Boilermakers defeated Iowa 38-36 Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Purdue quarterback David Blough looks on after getting sacked by Minnesota in the second quarter. Andy Clayton-King/AP

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Purdue quarterback David Blough looks on after getting sacked by Minnesota in the second quarter.
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Rondale Moore, foreground, of Purdue celebrates with teammate Jared Sparks after his touchdown reception with 57 seconds remaining in the third quarter against Wisconsin Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue fell to Wisconsin 47-44 3OT. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Rondale Moore, foreground, of Purdue celebrates with teammate Jared Sparks after his touchdown reception with 57 seconds remaining in the third quarter against Wisconsin Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue fell to Wisconsin 47-44 3OT.
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Ben Makowski of Purdue emerges with the football after Wisconsin muffed a punt 12:16 in the fourth quarter Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue fell to Wisconsin 47-44 3OT. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Ben Makowski of Purdue emerges with the football after Wisconsin muffed a punt 12:16 in the fourth quarter Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue fell to Wisconsin 47-44 3OT.
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Garrett Groshek of Wisconsin dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the second overtime period against Purdue Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue fell to Wisconsin 47-44 3OT. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Garrett Groshek of Wisconsin dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the second overtime period against Purdue Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue fell to Wisconsin 47-44 3OT.
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Rondale Moore of Purdue with a touchdown in the first overtime period against Wisconsin Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue fell to Wisconsin 47-44 3OT. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Rondale Moore of Purdue with a touchdown in the first overtime period against Wisconsin Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue fell to Wisconsin 47-44 3OT.
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Jonathan Taylor of Wisconsin runs over Antonio Blackmon of Purdue as he rushes for the winning touchdown in the third overtime period Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue fell to Wisconsin 47-44 3OT. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Jonathan Taylor of Wisconsin runs over Antonio Blackmon of Purdue as he rushes for the winning touchdown in the third overtime period Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue fell to Wisconsin 47-44 3OT.
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Giovanni Reviere of Purdue slumps to his knees as Wisconsin players rush the field following Jonathon Taylor’s winning touchdown in the third overtime period Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue fell to Wisconsin 47-44 3OT. John Terhune/Journal & Courier

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Giovanni Reviere of Purdue slumps to his knees as Wisconsin players rush the field following Jonathon Taylor’s winning touchdown in the third overtime period Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue fell to Wisconsin 47-44 3OT.
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Purdue linebacker Markus Bailey leads the Boilermakers on to the field at Indiana. Eric Schlene/For the Journal & Courier

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Purdue linebacker Markus Bailey leads the Boilermakers on to the field at Indiana.
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Purdue wide receiver Isaac Zico (7) celebrates a touchdown reception with Terry Wright during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. Darron Cummings, AP

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Purdue wide receiver Isaac Zico (7) celebrates a touchdown reception with Terry Wright during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind.
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